Mayor Zohran Mamdani has initiated an overhaul of NYC's migrant shelter system, directing DHS to revamp or close shelters that don't meet standard regulations, given the drop in the shelter population since their peak.

Guatemalan national Albaro Chacon sentenced to 15-17 years for attempted assault on the mother of his children, with additional convictions for other related charges.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces $67.5 million NY PLAYS grant program to build and revamp playgrounds in New York State, targeting municipalities and nonprofits, with a focus on underserved communities.

Queens man indicted for dragging dogs behind car, facing animal cruelty charges and up to a year in jail if convicted.

A five-alarm fire in a Bronx building injured three, including two firefighters. Over 250 FDNY workers responded, with the fire under control by 7:15 a.m. Displaced residents received shelter, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 24-year-old man was shot multiple times in a Bronx hair salon after a fight. No arrests have been made and the suspects fled the scene. The victim is in stable condition.

NYC may face the largest nurse strike in history if hospitals, including Mount Sinai and New York-Presbyterian, don't agree on contracts by January 12, affecting up to 20,000 nurses.

New York saw a surge in legal cannabis sales, reaching $2.5 billion, with licensed pot shops doubling in number. While financial growth is evident, regulatory issues and an ongoing battle with the illicit market are ongoing concerns.

Governor Hochul introduces tax relief and wage increases to alleviate the financial burden on New Yorkers, including cutting state income taxes on tipped income, reducing tax rates, expanding the child tax credit, and raising the minimum wage.

A hit-and-run in Queens on New Year's Day left one man dead and another critically injured. The driver of a white SUV fled after striking both men and is being sought by authorities.

New York implements affordable health care laws, including coverage for EpiPens, cancer screenings, and scalp cooling, with Governor Hochul citing a need to reduce medical costs for New Yorkers.

After an MTA bus crash in Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano is advocating for the relocation of the MTA bus depot to the Bronx, citing community disruption and financial losses for the city.

NY Attorney General warns against price gouging during a severe winter storm and reminds businesses of legal consequences. Residents are urged to report overpricing.